category image
20 results
Yamagata: Food Guide

Yamagata: Food Guide

Farah Bassyouni

Yamagata is called the “Food Kingdom” of Japan, and for good reason. If you’re looking for warm, wholesome dishes that feel li..

Yamagata
Tendo City Nabe Battle 2025

Tendo City Nabe Battle 2025

Late Nov

Now in its 27th year, the Tendo City Nabe Battle is held every winter and sees numerous restaurants fight it out – peacefully ..

Yamagata 9
Satoya Sweets

Satoya Sweets

Laura Welch

Japanese- and Western-style, handmade sweets, made with techniques passed down through generations of the Sato family. There's..

Yamagata
Tomitaya Zao Onsen

Tomitaya Zao Onsen

Hannah Warren

Unlike most of Japan, lamb is popular in this part of Yamagata, and it is almost always eaten barbeque style.

Yamagata 1